Arthroscopic Procedure

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows your doctor to look at
the inside of a joint in your body through a thin viewing instrument called an
arthroscope. During arthroscopy, the arthroscope is inserted into your joint
through a small cut (incision) in the skin. The arthroscope has a light source
and a video camera attached to it. Images from the camera can be seen on a
video monitor. These magnified images provide a clear picture of your joint. A
sample of joint tissue can be collected during arthroscopy for biopsy. If
surgery is done, additional instruments will be inserted into your joint
through other small incisions.

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